cheekpiece

[ cheek-pees ]

noun
  1. either of two vertical bars of a bit, one on each end of the mouthpiece.

Origin of cheekpiece

1
First recorded in 1750–60; cheek + piece

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British Dictionary definitions for cheekpiece

cheekpiece

/ (ˈtʃiːkˌpiːs) /


noun
  1. either of the two straps of a bridle that join the bit to the crownpiece

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